Water Quality Inspector: Compliance & Impact

Ekurhuleni; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 460,000 - 631,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Ekurhuleni in Gauteng invites applications for a Water Quality Officer responsible for monitoring potable water, industrial effluent discharge and environmental water quality. You will interact with the laboratory on sampling and analysis results to ensure compliance with policies, by-laws and legislation.

Requirements: National Diploma in Natural Science (Analytical Chemistry/Microbiology/Biochemistry/Water Care/Water Quality) or NQF7 water-related qualification; valid driver's license;

Qualifications

• Diploma or higher in natural science with water quality focus.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• At least 1 year of relevant experience in a similar environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections and take samples from industries, environmental points and potable water sources.
• Evaluate storm water pollution and advise on corrective actions.
• Analyse results, identify deviations and apply problem-solving skills.
• Assess water quality to ensure compliance with legislation.
• Identify new industrial effluent contributors and update lists.
• Perform laboratory duties and calibrate instruments.
• Enforce applicable legislation and liaise with stakeholders.
• Record meter readings and calculate industrial effluent charges.

Skills

Sampling

Laboratory techniques

Quality compliance

Communication

Education

National Diploma in Natural Science (Analytical Chemistry/Microbiology/Biochemistry/Water Care/Water Quality) or NQF7 water related qualification

Job description

City of Ekurhuleni in Gauteng invites applications for a Water Quality Officer responsible for monitoring potable water, industrial effluent discharge and environmental water quality. You will interact with the laboratory on sampling and analysis results to ensure compliance with policies, by-laws and legislation.

Requirements: National Diploma in Natural Science (Analytical Chemistry/Microbiology/Biochemistry/Water Care/Water Quality) or NQF7 water-related qualification; valid driver's license;